Comparison

Gleanmo vs Locking Phone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gleanmo

Features
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Build Your Ultimate Memory Bank! Supports intelligent cloze deletion for text/images/PDFs, multi-dimensional Excel card imports, and perfect compatibility with Anki decks. Powered by intelligent spaced repetition and the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve, along with iCloud multi-device incremental syncing, it makes learning more efficient and your data more secure. Whether you're preparing for graduate entrance exams, standardized tests, or any learning goal, this is your ultimate study companion. Membership Subscription Details: Currently, the fee structure is subscription-based, which unlocks certain premium features within the app and does not affect the use of basic functionalities. Once you become a member, you will have access to all features. If you subscribe as a member, after the purchase and payment are completed, the subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account. Apple iTunes will charge your account within 24 hours before the expiration of the current subscription period. To cancel the subscription, please manually turn off the auto-renewal feature in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. Privacy Policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Gleanmo/Gleanmo/refs/heads/main/PrivacyPolicy.md Subscription Agreement: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Gleanmo/Gleanmo/refs/heads/main/SubscriptionAgreement.md

About

Locking Phone

Features
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Locking Phone helps you stop late-night scrolling with a strict schedule that runs automatically. Choose when the nightly lock begins and when your phone restores in the morning. During the active period, Locking Phone uses Apple’s Screen Time technology to restrict distracting third-party apps and websites. Phone, Messages, and Alarm remain available according to your iOS Always Allowed settings. Key features: - Automatic nightly phone lock - No temporary bypass during an active night - Automatic restoration at your chosen morning time - Optional one-tap morning state and automatic weekly self-control report - Relationship insights and personalized next-week actions - 7, 21 and 30-day challenges with guided routines - 30 and 90-day trends with PDF/CSV export - One complete night free - No account, ads, or developer analytics - Records stay on your device Continue with a monthly subscription, yearly subscription, or one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Locking Phone is a digital wellbeing and self-control tool. It does not diagnose or treat insomnia or any medical condition. Subscription information: Monthly and yearly plans renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in App Store account settings. The lifetime plan is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://lockingphone.logihope.com/privacy.html?lang=en Terms of Use: https://lockingphone.logihope.com/terms.html?lang=en Membership Service Agreement: https://lockingphone.logihope.com/membership.html?lang=en Auto-Renewal Service Agreement: https://lockingphone.logihope.com/auto-renewal.html?lang=en Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gleanmo3 screens
Locking Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gleanmo at every 2 days against Locking Phone's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gleanmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Locking Phone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gleanmo ships an update every 2 days, Locking Phone every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Gleanmo versus Locking Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGleanmoLocking Phone
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXin DONGWuhan Lixing Zhumeng Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gleanmo

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Membership$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$5.99
3 purchases

Locking Phone

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Locking Phone Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Gleanmo free?
Gleanmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Locking Phone free?
Locking Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gleanmo or Locking Phone have ads?
Neither Gleanmo nor Locking Phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gleanmo or Locking Phone?
Gleanmo ships an update every 2 days, and Locking Phone every 10 days. Most recently, Gleanmo was updated on October 8, 2026 and Locking Phone on October 2, 2026.

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